Support Services
Art, Props & SFX Support Casting Support Catering & Events Office Support |
Personal Services Studio & Location Filming Support Transportation |
* Denotes CFVA Member
Art, Props & SFX Support
Antiques, Period Items
Antiguedades
Kim Toothman
200 West Tremont Avenue, Charlotte, NC 28203
Phone: (704) 654-1644, (704) 516-5866 • Email: ncantiguedades@gmail.com
One of a kind 16th, 17th, 18th century European Spanish furniture, lighting, artwork & accessories. Open 7 days a week by appointment. Easy to work with. Insured. Will deliver.
Credits: Credits available upon request.
Prop Houses & Suppliers
Antiguedades
Kim Toothman
200 West Tremont Avenue, Charlotte, NC 28203
Phone: (704) 654-1644, (704) 516-5866 • Email: ncantiguedades@gmail.com
One of a kind 16th, 17th, 18th century European Spanish furniture, lighting, artwork & accessories. Open 7 days a week by appointment. Easy to work with. Insured. Will deliver.
Credits: Credits available upon request.
Charlotte Prop Shop
Laura Wadford-Goforth See our ad on page 137
8740-B Sardis Road, Charlotte, NC 28270
Phone: (704) 365-0330, Cell (704) 661-0164 • Fax: (704) 365-5229
Email: laurafrufru@aol.com
Member of: CFVA
Full service prop rental company. 2500 sq ft stocked with props galore for film production, still photos, theater and more. Commercials, industrials, period pieces. Delivery available.
Credits: "Having our Say," "Shake, Rattle and Roll," "he Secret," "Walker Payne," U.S. Army, NASCAR, Wal-Mart," South Carolina Lottery. Additional credits upon request.
Race City Props "Your 1 Stop Shop for NASCAR Props"
Jeffrey J. Barrows (JB)
124 Fernwood Lane, Mooresville, NC 28117
Phone: (704) 662-7074 • Fax: (704) 662-7074
Email: racecityprops@yahoo.com • Website: www.racecityprops.com
Member of: I.A.T.S.E., Mooresville Artist Guild
We have been providing Pit Equipment from Pit Boxes to Lugnuts, Picture Cars, Race Cars, Firesuits, Pit Crew uniforms, Helmets, Radios, EZ ups, NASCAR Artwork (royalty FREE) Trophies, NASCAR Memorabilia and NASCAR Sets and Backdrops for over 16 years.
Credits: ESPN's "3" The Dale Earnhardt Story, Disney's "Herbie"Goes to NASCAR, NASCAR Images, Speed Channel, "Coca-Cola"
Rennen, Ltd.
Mark Claussner
17010 Yawl Road, Cornelius, NC 28031
Phone: (Mark) (704) 904-2500, (Jochen) (704) 907-3498 • Fax: (704) 658-0063
Email: rennen@worldnet.att.net • Website: www.claussner.com
Race pit equipment-trucks, haulers, pit boxes, suits of many colors, helmets, radios, gloves, jacks, crew shirts. Anything you need to simulate a race pit.
Credits: 3: The Dale Earnhardt Story, Alltel, American Express, Allstate, Direct TV, Wrangler, Coca-Cola, "Next Action Star" (NBC), Brawny
Casting Support
Acting Coach & Schools
Jill Bloede
2632 Bay Street, Charlotte, NC 28205
Phone: (704) 516-6555, (704) 377-3780 • Email: jillb@ctcharlotte.org
Member of: Children's Theater of Charlotte
Credits: Children's Theater of Charlotte (directing-teaching-coach)
Casting Facilities
Corrigan & Johnston Casting
Paige Johnston, Mitzi Corrigan, Tonya Shuffler
3006 North Davidson Street, Charlotte, NC 28205
Phone: (704) 374-9400 • Fax: (704) 374-9460, Cell (704) 577-6723
Email: cjcasting@gmail.com • Website: www.cjcasting.com
Two audition studios, equipment, meeting room with wireless internet, parking. Visit our website at www.cjcasting.com.
Credits: Credits available upon request.
Dialect & Voice Coach
Jill Bloede
2632 Bay Street, Charlotte, NC 28205
Phone: (704) 516-6555(704) 377-3780 • Email: jillb@ctcharlotte.org
Member of: Children's Theater of Charlotte
For when your talent needs a southern accent, or for when they need to lose it, I can help. I specialize in standard Transatlantic Speech. 16 years coaching adult actors in Charlotte.
Credits: UNC-Charlotte (voice/dialect teacher), Children's Theater of Charlotte. Additional credits upon request.
Nannies & Guardians
Gee Barker
16330 Stinson Cove Road, Huntersville, NC 28078-6502
Phone: (704) 875-2450, Cell (704) 668-7912
Email: callagranny@aol.com, geebarker@aol.com
Credits: Credits available upon request.
Talent Agencies
Allure Image Mgmt
Amelia Keith
Charlotte, NC 28202
Phone: (770) 256-0880
Email: amelia.keith@allureimagemgmt.com • Website: www.allureimagemgmt.com
Allure Image Mgmt is a boutique talent agency representing actors ages 18 and up , nationwide, with offices in Charlotte and Atlanta.
Evolution Models and Talent, Inc.
Scott Cooper
310 Arlington Avenue, Suite 206, Charlotte, NC 28203
Phone: (704) 375-9797 • Fax: (704) 375-9796
Email: scott@evolutionmt.com • Website: www.evolutionmt.com
Evolution is a full service talent agency specializing in Actors and Models. Evolution networks talent on regional, national and international levels.
Credits: Grey's Anatomy, CSI, They Hills Have Eyes 2, The Devil Wears Prada, One Tree Hill, Talladega Nights, Lipshitz Save The World, Sports Illustrated, Victoria Secret, Abercrombie.
Fast Lane Talent
Genna Long
12713 McGinnis Woods Drive, Huntersville, NC 28078
Phone: (704) 992-5959, Cell (704) 996-3474 • Fax: (704) 973-0086
Email: gennalong@carolina.rr.com
An Innovative agency representing only stunt drivers and professional pit crew members for NASCAR themed commercials and running footage.
Credits: "Talladega Nights", "Ta Ra Rum Pum", "Herbie-Fully Loaded", "IMAX Racing Experience", "3-The Dale Earnhardt Story", "Las Vegas", "One Tree Hill",Klondike, UPS, Little Debbie, Chevy, Goodwrench, Pizza Hut, Exxon, Coke,Toyota
JTA Talent, Inc.
Jan O'Neill
820 East Boulevard, Charlotte, NC 28203
Phone: (704) 377-5987, Mobile (704) 617-0767 • Fax: (704) 377-5854
Email: janoneill@jta-talent.com • Website: www.jta-talent.com
The Wrong Talent Can Ruin a Great Concept. Representing actors of all ages for all media in the Southeast since 1964.
Credits: Available upon request.
The Stone Talent Agency
Libby Stone
1819 Charlotte Drive, Charlotte, NC 28203
Phone: (704) 377-9299 • Fax: (704) 377-9299
Email: libbystone@perigee.net
Credits: Dawson's Creek, Toyota, NASCAR Diversity, The Ultimate Gift, Lowe's Hardware, Talladega Nights, LeatherHeads
Talent link
Vince Paul
3010 Monroe Road, Charlotte, NC 28205
Phone: (704) 335-0027 • Fax: (704) 335-0027
Email: director@talent-link.com • Website: www.talent-link.com
Largest ethnic talent pool in the Southeast. Representing all ethnicities for television commercials, feature films, industrials, voice-over, video productions, print promotionals and tradeshows.
Credits: Drum Line, The Last Brickmaker in America, Juwanna-Mann, Dawson's Creek, NASCAR, Children's Miracle Network, Ford Motor Company, SC and NC Lottery, Charlotte Chamber of Commerce, Anthony Hamilton (music video). Additional credits available.
Tommi Long Jones Talent Agency
Tommi Long Jones
320 Settlers Lane, Charlotte, NC 28202
Phone: (704) 335-0388 • Fax: (704) 335-1819
Email: tjones@carolina.rr.com
Full service agency for all ages, all media, since 1995.
Credits: Credits available upon request.
William Pettit Agency
Bill Pettit
PO Box 11798, Charlotte, NC 28270
Phone: (704) 643-8880, Mobile (704) 492-3106
Email: billpettit@aol.com
Full service agency since 1986.
Credits: Cold Mountain, Radio, One Tree Hill, Port City PD
Talent Agencies - Animal Talent
Bon-Clyde Canine Professionals
Bonnie W. Buchanan See our ad on page 158
P.O. Box 2208, Sanford, NC 27331
Phone: (919) 774-6794, Phone 2 (919) 774-8861 • Fax: (919) 775-2983
Email: bon_clyde@wave-net.net
Provides canine talent for film, video, stills, live performances and much more.
Credits: CCB/NBC, Frito Lay, Target, Purina, Food Lion, BellSouth Mobility, "El Cine" (feature), "Lessor Evils" (feature), Wayne Dalton Garage Doors, Val Pak, Avanti Cards. Additional credits upon request.
Triple Springs Horse Run & Special Events
Sara McCubbins, Jeff Grubb
3210 Old Mocksville Road, Salisbury, NC 28144
Phone: (704) 633-0852, Cell (704) 267-5712 • Fax: (704) 639-2997
Email: darkhorse645@aol.com
Member of: ECCI, GAAP, AQHA, APHA
Coordinator and supplier for domestic animals, livestock and equipment, including some exotics. Carriages available. Offering a diverse talent pool. Stabling and boarding facilities available.
Credits: Tall Tale Productions, Walt, Klein & Associates, Scene Three Productions, On the Fly Film Productions, Tag Pictures, Inc., Avatar International, Moxie Pictures, Sedma Films, Creative Network, Kreber Enterprises. Additional upon request.
Catering & Events
Personal Chefs
Tastefully Yours Inc
Therease Mahmoud, Ahmad Mahmoud
1401 S. Church Street, Suite A, Charlotte, NC 28203
Phone: (704) 632-8040, Cell (704) 699-0024(704) 724-5008 • Fax: (704) 632-8030
Email: therease@tastefullycarolina.com • Website: www.tastefullycarolina.com
Full service caterer. Tastefully using the freshest ingredients available. Delivered and served on location-day & night. Making your production "Tastefully Yours."
Credits: Americas Most Wanted, Lipator, Hendrick Motorsports, NASCAR, Toyota NASCAR, Pizza Hut, Cartoon Network, "Nanny 911", Additional credits available upon requests.
Rentals - Tables, Chairs, Party Supplies
Heavy Artillery Production Rentals
John Mullins, Philip Ruddy
4555 South Boulevard, Charlotte, NC 28209
Phone: (704) 466-6330
Email: heavyartillery@heavyartilleryrentals.com • Website: www.heavyartilleryrentals.com
Tables, Chairs, EZ-UP Tents, Propane Heaters, Misting Systems & more. Everything for your film set. We pre-pack your order in our cube truck or yours.
Credits: NASCAR Productions, RSA, Blvd Films, Form, NFL Networks, Paradox, Hungryman, Moxie, Backyard, Radical Media
Two-Zero-Four
Jonathan Grubbs
2828 Westfield Road, Charlotte, NC 28209
Phone: Cell (704) 516-3494, Cell (704) 258-8349 • Fax: (866) 871-3139
Email: productionrentals@yahoo.com
Film/Video production equipment rentals & supplies: tables, chairs, directors chairs, pop-up tents, heaters, rolling carts, wardrobe racks, office equipment & kits, bullhorns, tv/dvd/vcr, coolers.
Credits: UPS, Coca-Cola, Home Depot, Lowe's, Gillette, Visa, American Express, MBNA, Sony Pictures Classics, United Artists
Tent Rentals
Heavy Artillery Production Rentals
John Mullins, Philip Ruddy
4555 South Boulevard, Charlotte, NC 28209
Phone: (704) 466-6330
Email: heavyartillery@heavyartilleryrentals.com
Website: www.heavyartilleryrentals.com
EZ-Up Tents, Director Chairs, Propane Heaters, Misting Systems, Walkies & more. Everything for your film set. We pre-pack your order in our cube truck or yours.
Credits: NASCAR Productions, RSA, Blvd Films, Form, NFL Networks, Paradox, Hungryman, Moxie, Backyard, Radical Media
Office Support
Internet Service Provider
Internet on Location - Portable High Speed Satellite Internet
Larry Cordell
ADDRESS TO COME
Phone: (704) 297-1047
Email: mohotogo@carolina.rr.com
Automatic satellite system featuring wireless router with high gain antenna. You pick bandwidth package. We deliver trailer, you move from location to location, we pick up at wrap.
Personal Services
Massage Therapist
A Time Out Therapy
John C. "Chuck" Granger
1846 East Franklin Boulevard, Gastonia, NC 28054
Phone: Cell (704) 674-5483, (704) 827-8945
Email: moviedriver@hotmail.com
Knowing the industry thru fourteen years from construction to driving. I know the people and stress and have the professional equipment ready to go.
Credits: ABMP Insured, Licensed and nationally certified.
Carolina Swedish Massage
Ricky J. Cash, owner - LMBT
Phone: (704) 334-2494
Website: www.carolinaswedishmassage.com
Providing professional mobile massage to the entertainment, music, film, and commercial production industries. We offer on site, hotel or venue massage with full body table massage and chair massage for some events.
Credits: Member AMTA - Therapists are NC and SC licensed and nationally certified. We have served professional entertainers at most major venues, production locations, and hotels in North and South Carolina. Other credits available upon request. We honor client confidentiality.
Daniel Browne
7005 Shannon Willow Road, Suite 400, Charlotte, NC 28226
Phone: (704) 333-4449, Cell (704) 281-6109
Email: sales@mobilemassagecharlotte.com
Male/female therapists will travel to you for a relaxing deep tissue massage. I have an office also. More information www.mobilemassagecharlotte.com
Credits: Good Body, Producers, Shallow Hal
Studio & Location Filming Support
Highway Safety Products - Barricades, Cones
Heavy Artillery Production Rentals
John Mullins, Philip Ruddy
4555 South Boulevard, Charlotte, NC 28209
Phone: (704) 466-6330
Email: heavyartillery@heavyartilleryrentals.com
Website: www.heavyartilleryrentals.com
Credits: Road Cones, 4'x4' Mesh Road Signs ("Prepare to Stop"etc.)
Jeff Hamrick
1210 Crown Court, Charlotte, NC 28211
Phone: Cell (704) 534-7343
Email: jhamrick23@carolina.rr.com
Credits: 2005 Superbowl, Speedstreet 2001-2006, Talladega Nights-Feature
Security
HAWK EAST, INC.
Roger Hair
P.O. Box 339, Stoneville, NC 27048
Phone: Office (336) 427-8699, SC OFC (864) 506-5089, Cell (336) 932-3441
Fax: (240) 757-5598
Email: rhair@bodyguard-training.com • Website: www.bodyguard-training.com
Providing set, production, and cast security. Credits include Home Of The Giants, National Lampoon's Pucked, Evangeline. Additional information at www.bodyguard-training.com
Credits: The Mill, Vampires Anonymous
Tents & Canvas Awnings
Heavy Artillery Production Rentals
John Mullins, Philip Ruddy
4555 South Boulevard, Charlotte, NC 28209
Phone: (704) 466-6330
Email: heavyartillery@heavyartilleryrentals.com • Website: www.heavyartilleryrentals.com
EZ-UP Tents, Director Chairs, Propane Heaters, Misting Systems, Walkies & more. Everything for your film set. We pre-pack your order in our cube truck or yours.
Credits: NASCAR Productions, RSA, Blvd Films, Form, NFL Networks, Paradox, Hungryman, Moxie, Backyard, Radical Media
Transportation
Air Freight & Equipment
SOS Global Express, Inc.
Erik Cleland
P.O. Box 12307, New Bern, NC 28561
Phone: (800) 628-6363 • Fax: (252) 635-1920
Email: custsvc@sosglobal.com • Website: www.sosglobal.com
Transport specialists to the broadcast & production industry since 1986. Air freight & ocean freight-domestic & international-door to door service.
Credits: Super Bowl XXXIX, Ladder 49, The Big Break, The Big Break II, The Longest Yard, The Apprentice, The Apprentice 2, Scooby-Doo, Pearl Harbor, 28 Days. Additional credits available upon request.
Aircraft & Helicopters
Helivision
Buddy Knots See our ad on page 212
9000 Aviation Blvd., Suite 219, Concord Regional Airport, Concord, NC 28207
Phone: (704) 792-1807, Cell (704) 400-8588 • Fax: (704) 792-7907
Email: knottsb@earthlink.net
Member of: SAG
Pilot w/ 4 Emmy Awards, 30+ years in film & video production. Helicopter ground transporters, on-location mobile refueling, "live-feed" aerial HD/Digital camera and RF systems, Wescam/Tyler gyro-stabilized camera systems.
Credits: "Cold Mountain," "The Jackal," Yamaha Boats, "NASCAR on Fox/NBC," IRL on ABC/ESPN, NFL Monday Night Football, BASS Masters Tournament, '96 Olympics (NBC). Additional credits available upon request.
Insert Car Supplier
Richard Petty Driving
Tammy Parsnow See our ad on the General Info Tab
6022 Victory Lane, Concord, NC 28027
Phone: (704) 454-6243 • Fax: (704) 454-6229
Email: tparsnow@1800bepetty.com
Custom-built, high speed camera car. Plus, transportation vehicles & over 100 Dodge, Chevy & Ford stock cars with correct setups to meet your needs.
Credits: American Express, Brawny, Coca-Cola, Dodge, Duracell, Goddy's, KFC, Lowe's Home Improvement Warehouse, VISA, Wrangler. Additional credits available upon request.
Picture Car Supplier
Alex Beam
769 River Highway, Mooresville, NC 28117
Phone: (704) 660-6936, Cell (704) 506-2917
Email: michelebeam@hotmail.com
Member of: AACA
Credits: Color Purple, Wild Flower, Days Of Thunder
Samuel Beam
769 River Highway, Mooresville, NC 28117
Phone: Cell (704) 506-2913, (704) 660-6936
Email: samuelbeam@hotmail.com
Member of: SAG
Credits: Days Of Thunder, Talladega Nights, NASCAR 03 Imax
Rodney LeBlanc
1108 South Main Street, Landis, NC 28088
Phone: (704) 856-1568, Cell (704) 699-5110
Email: stickman@vnet.net
Richard Petty Driving
Tammy Parsnow See our ad on the General Info Tab
6022 Victory Lane, Concord, NC 28027
Phone: (704) 454-6243 • Fax: (704) 454-6229
Email: tparsnow@1800bepetty.com
Transportation vehicles & over 100 Dodge, Chevy & Ford stock cars with correct setups to meet your needs. Also feature a custom-built, high-speed camera car.
Credits: "American Express, Brawny, Coca-Cola, Dodge, Duracell, Goddy's, KFC, Lowe's Home Improvement Warehouse, VISA, Wrangler. Additional credits available upon request.
Production Truck Rental
Enterprise Rent A Car
Kevin Mueller See our ad on the Support Services Tab
8335 IBM Drive, Suite 100, Charlotte, NC 28262
Phone: (704) 414-6243, Phone 2 (704) 576-5067 • Fax: (704) 523-3281
Email: kmueller@erac.com
We strive for complete customer satisfaction while providing a variety of vehicles including: luxury, 15 passenger vans, cargo vans & commercial trucks. Let Enterprise accommodate your rental needs.
Credits: "Virus," "Black Dog," " Glory," "Amy & Isabell," "Domestic Disturbance," "The Divine Secrets of the Ya-Ya Sisterhood," "Chicago Story," "28 Days," "Dawson's Creek," "The Patriot," Additional credits available upon request.
Heavy Artillery Production Rentals
John Mullins, Philip Ruddy
4555 South Boulevard, Charlotte, NC 28209
Phone: (704) 466-6330
Email: heavyartillery@heavyartilleryrentals.com
Website: www.heavyartilleryrentals.com
We pre-pack your production supply order in our cube truck saving time & money. Includes darkroom for your camera dept. Offering production supplies & walkies.
Credits: NASCAR Productions, RSA, Blvd Films, Form, NFL Networks, Paradox, Hungryman, Moxie, Backyard, Radical Media
Vehicle Rental - Cars, vans, campers, motorhomes
Carolina Rent A Car, Inc.
Mike Milazzo, John Leadingham
6408 North Tryon Street, Charlotte, NC 28213
Phone: (704) 889-6008 • Fax: (704) 889-6017
Email: jleadingham@carolinarentacar.com
Website: www.carolinarentacar.com
Car, trucks or vans we have them all. If you need 1 car or 200, we can handle your needs. Great cars, great service and great people.
Credits: The Last Brickmaker in America, "Bandit," "Shallow Hal." Additional references available upon request.
Cordell Production RV Rental
Lawrence Cordell See our ad on page 215
Phone: Cell 704-264-9486 • Email: mohotogo@cs.com
Larry Cordell
Phone: Cell 704-297-1047 • Email: mohotogo@carolina.rr.com
P.O. Box 470644, Charlotte, NC 28247-0644
Production RV with driver. Five RV's to choose from: Office / Make-Up / Wardrobe / Talent. High speed internet access, copier, fax, computer area, make-up station, wardrobe area, galley, slide-out, generator, awning. Southeastern availability. Contact us for rates and photos.
Credits: References available upon request.
Enterprise Rent A Car
Kevin Mueller See our ad on the Support Services Tab
8335 IBM Drive, Suite 100, Charlotte, NC 28262
Phone: (704) 414-6243, Phone 2 (704) 576-5067 • Fax: (704) 523-3281
Email: kmueller@erac.com
We strive for complete customer satisfaction while providing a variety of vehicles including: luxury, 15 passenger vans, cargo vans & commercial trucks. Let Enterprise accommodate your rental needs.
Credits: "Virus," "Black Dog," " Glory," "Amy & Isabell," "Domestic Disturbance," "The Divine Secrets of the Ya-Ya Sisterhood," "Chicago Story," "28 Days," "Dawson's Creek," "The Patriot," Additional credits available upon request.
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